Sidbury East Devon
Explore Sidbury
Sidbury & surrounding area
Don't miss The East Devon Way, a long-distance footpath running the length of the
county, which runs directly behind Buckley Farmhouse, alongside a network of coastal and inland walks.
A quiet base for walking and touring
Buckley Farmhouse sits in a peaceful rural setting, about two miles from Sidmouth town and seafront.
You can walk to Sidbury village, the village shop (Drew's butchers), the Red Lion pub and the Millennium Field Open Space.
The church of St. Giles is worth a visit, particularly on Thursdays in the summer when there are guided tours of its Saxon crypt.
There are many events held at Sidbury's Village Hall and September sees a week of events, at various venues, during Sidbury Fair week.
See the Sidbury village website for events during your stay.
Sidmouth
Sidmouth
The A375 southwards, whether by car or number 9 Stagecoach bus, leads to Sidmouth with its Regency seafront, independent shops and shingle and sand beach. Cafes, pubs, gift shops and both a theatre and a cinema for your entertainment.
The Donkey Sanctuary
Devon's best-loved rescue centre for donkeys, set across rolling countryside, with a large car park, free entry to meet the friendly and often inquisitive donkeys then visit the gift shop and the cafe afterwards.
The East Devon Way
The long-distance footpath runs right behind the farmhouse, with the coast road a mile off for day trips to Beer, Branscombe and Lyme Regis. The whole of the route is waymarked with these "foxglove" markers.
The coast & the villages beyond
Beer & Lyme Regis
The coast road passes less than a mile from the farmhouse, making an easy run to Beer, Lyme Regis, Budleigh Salterton and Exmouth.
Branscombe
A National Trust village with the Masons Arms pub at its centre, a good lunch stop on a longer coastal walk.
Beer Quarry Caves
Underground galleries quarried for centuries, used to build cathedrals as far away as Westminster. A good option on a wet afternoon.
Places to visit
Ottery St. Mary
A traditional, historic East Devon town with unique local character and scenic walks. St Mary's Parish Church is often called a miniature version of Exeter Cathedral.
The town is world-famous for its annual Ottery Tar Barrels event on Guy Fawkes Night, where locals carry flaming barrels through the streets.
It is the birthplace of the Romantic poet Samuel Taylor Coleridge and inspired Ottery St Catchpole in the Harry Potter series by J.K. Rowling.
Honiton
Known as the antiques capital of the South West, this historic Devon town offers a relaxed atmosphere, and a high street filled with independent antique shops, vintage booksellers, and craft stores.
You can learn about the town's famous lacemaking history at the Allhallows Museum, visit the Thelma Hulbert Gallery for contemporary art and national exhibitions, or check out events at The Beehive.
The nearby Iron Age hillfort at Hembury is worth a visit.
Seaton & the Tramway
Seaton Tramway offers a 3 miles (4.8 km) ride through the Axe and Coly valleys to Colyford and Colyton. It runs alongside the Axe estuary, giving panoramic views of the nature reserves and the estuary wildlife. Seaton tram station is a fully enclosed facility featuring a four track layout, Claude's Diner and a gift shop.
Seaton Jurassic Centre has re-opened under the name Jurassic Discovery, now operated by Seaton Tramway. The soft play and cafe area opened at the new centre in March 2024 with the rest of the building planned to launch later in the year.
Get in touch
- Address
- Buckley Farmhouse, Buckley Road, Sidbury,
Sidmouth, Devon EX10 0PS - Telephone
- 01395 597168
- Mobile
- 07710 376240
- buckleyfarmhouse15@btinternet.com
